Cat breed guide
Scottish Fold
Cat Fanciers' Association says the breed needs no special grooming, only a weekly comb, though it does shed. It describes the cats as affectionate, laid back and usually patient with children. They are calm, and intelligent enough to learn basic tricks.
Scottish Fold at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 4.5 to 6.5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 3.5 to 5.5 kg
- Coat
- shorthair: dense, plush, even; longhair: medium-long to long with britches, tail plume, toe tufts and ear furnishings
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Good with children
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Cat Fanciers' Association, Scottish Fold breed page, https://cfa.org/breed/scottish-fold/, read 5 Oct 2026
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.